North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership Client BrightView Technologies Featured in “Heroes in Manufacturing” Video Series
One of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) clients, BrightView...
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MFGCON Save the Date
It’s official! North Carolina’s manufacturing conference, MFGCON, is being held on April 20 – 21,...
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mfgCON 2023 Call for Speakers
You are invited to submit an abstract for presentation at the mfgCON powered by the NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Business NC.
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Guest opinion: Is manufacturing returning to North Carolina?
Manufacturing’s revival could go a long way to rebuilding North Carolina’s middle class and giving improved economic opportunities to thousands of workers.
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Coolest Thing Made in NC 2022
Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina Contest The North Carolina Chamber is hosting its third...
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MFGCON 2022 – Well Worth the Wait
On May 19, we wrapped up the annual North Carolina Manufacturing Conference which we affectionately call MFGCON. After two and a half years of pandemic planning, our state’s manufacturing community was finally able to see and share each other’s best practices, performance successes, and exemplary industry support services.
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NCMEP’s Response to President Joe Biden’s Greensboro Speech
On Thursday, April 14, President Joe Biden traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, to visit the...
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North Carolina Molding Manufacturer Bursts onto the Pharmaceutical Scene with Help from NCMEP Partner
The past two years have resulted in many challenges for manufacturers but some manufacturers were given unforeseen opportunities in a few instances. Core Technology is one of those fortunate manufacturers whose capabilities enable them to provide pharmaceutical companies with the materials needed for mass vaccine delivery.
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Workforce Challenges – Tools to Overcome
Learn what labor trends are affecting Eastern North Carolina and solutions you may not have considered.
The challenge of finding qualified workers is critical right now. “We’re hiring” signs are everywhere, but these positions are going unfilled. Some economists predict that our workforce challenge will remain a primary issue even as the supply chain disruptions and other challenges business face return to normal.
Record Setting Cyber Attacks in North Carolina
North Carolina scored on several record-setting events in 2021. Last year saw a record number of businesses created: over 178,000 new businesses! 2021 saw a record number of visitors to state parks: 22.8 million visitors! However, not all the state’s 2021 records are favorable.
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2021-22 NCMEP Leadership Awards
The deadline to submit a 2021-22 NCMEP Leadership In Manufacturing Awards nomination is Thursday, March 31, 2022. Manufacturers are invited to self-nominate.
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Registration is Open for the MFGCON 22 Manufacturing Conference
Get 2022 off to a great start for your company by attending MFGCON 22. Join us for two days of networking with peers and learning about current best practices for your organization from renowned subject experts. This year’s MFGCON is being held on March 24-25 at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina.
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